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Netanyahu worried the development would trigger international protests.
Newstove - Discussed at the previous news about the resignation of the prime minister of Australia Kevin Rudd. This time we will see the reason for the Israeli prime minister about the cancellation of the planned creation of new homes in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel canceled plans to build new settlements with 20,000 homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Canceled plans to anticipate tensions with the Palestinian Authority.
Reuters reported, this decision was taken Netanyahu on Tuesday. According to government sources, the decision was made after studying the location of the Netanyahu settlement called E-1's. Netanyahu then ordered the Housing Minister Uri Ariel cancel.
Reuters reported, this decision was taken Netanyahu on Tuesday. According to government sources, the decision was made after studying the location of the Netanyahu settlement called E-1's. Netanyahu then ordered the Housing Minister Uri Ariel cancel.
In the official statement, said that the construction of 20,000 homes that do not contribute anything to the development, even destroying it. Announcement of this development, the statement said Israel, has sparked unnecessary conflict with the international community.
Feared, which infuriated the international community will hamper efforts to Israel lobbying world powers to pressure Iran over its nuclear program.
Feared, which infuriated the international community will hamper efforts to Israel lobbying world powers to pressure Iran over its nuclear program.
Previously, the first opposition group has delivered anti-Jewish settlements, Peace Now. According to them, this settlement plan will pave the way to the annexation of Palestinian territory in the long run.
Peace Now said Israel would build 19,786 housing units in the West Bank and 4,000 in East Jerusalem. This location, they say, lies in the sensitive region flanked Jerusalem and Ramallah, the Palestinian government locations.
Peace Now said Israel would build 19,786 housing units in the West Bank and 4,000 in East Jerusalem. This location, they say, lies in the sensitive region flanked Jerusalem and Ramallah, the Palestinian government locations.
"The issuance of the construction tender is evidence that Netanyahu wants to eliminate the opportunity to negotiate and achieve a two-state solution," wrote Peace Now.
Palestinians claim the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip as Israel captured those territories since 1967. More than 500,000 Israelis now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. The international community, including the U.S., considers Jewish settlements violate international law and illegal.
Palestinians claim the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip as Israel captured those territories since 1967. More than 500,000 Israelis now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. The international community, including the U.S., considers Jewish settlements violate international law and illegal.
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